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DCE-MRI
Flow
Microvessels in carcinoma versus benign tissue: ratio 2.0
Probably due to angiogenesis
(Bigler 1993)
Resolution: high
Measuring time: short (5 min)
ROI high Flow
Degree of vascularization corresponds with
• aggressive behavior
• risk of metastasis
Treshold e.g.Flow > 20 ml/100g
By courtesy of van Vulpen